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MPD reports:
“V Street Shooting:
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 700 block of V Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located evidence of a shooting, but a victim was not found on scene. A short time later, an area hospital notified MPD that a juvenile male walked into the hospital seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
“Florida Avenue Shooting:
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 900 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, two juvenile males and one adult male.
DC Fire and EMS responded and transported all three victims to area hospitals for treatment of their non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives determined there was a fourth victim, an adult male, but he was not injured. A firearm was recovered in the immediate area, but an arrest has not been made. The investigation is ongoing. The preliminary description of the suspect is a male with an afro and a goatee, wearing a light-colored puffer coat. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.